MODULE FOUR
Communication with families around mealtimes, meals and menus; Services and educators’ knowledge, experience and insights; Referral pathways – support, information, advice; Supporting families at lunchbox services; Supporting families with children who experience disability; Supporting families of children with food allergies
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Putting the Staff and Family Engagement Module into Context
Download PDF →The ‘Communicating with families’ section outlines what types of information and knowledge can be exchanged with regards to mealtimes, meals and menus and how this detail can be used.
Download PDF →ECEC services are well positioned as sites of knowledge and expertise in child development, as well as brokers of knowledge and connections between other specialists within the early childhood development sector.
Download PDF →Referral pathways in ECEC should be considered in its broadest sense. Referral pathways are not solely about assessment and diagnosis; indeed educators may support families to access information, community services, health professionals or specialist services for a range of reasons including participation, wellbeing, family support
Download PDF →Providing a holistic and supportive approach to lunchboxes
Download PDF →Inclusive mealtimes recognise the many ways of participating and being part of the community. The goal is not sameness. The goal is dignity, belonging, safety, relationship, and participation.
Download PDF →Providing an overview of an Allergy Aware Approach and the support guidelines, resources and tools available for ECEC services.
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